Eye on Alumni Toni Anhert
Country: Germany
Program: Msc Economics 2008
Currently: London School of Economics PhD How did your time spent at the Barcelona GSE prepare you for entry into a top PhD program? I am currently pursuing a PhD in Economics, and the MSc in Economics at the Barcelona Graduate School in Economics was a splendid preparation for this. I benefitted tremendously from both the conceptual comprehension and the technical rigor of the MSc, which helped me to smooth the transition from the Master level to the PhD level. It was a very special feeling to be taught by some of the most prominent scholars in their respective fields. The general atmosphere was very cooperative and I have not only met many bright fellow students but also made several good friends.
Although it was certainly a rather demanding year full of hard work, it was also a thrilling experience to live in one of the greatest cities on this planet!
Ambrogio Cesa Bianchi
Country: Italy
Program: Msc Economics 2008
Currently: Inter American Development Bank (Washington) What did your internship at Banc Sabadell entail? The Master of Science in Economics offered me the opportunity to work as an intern in the “Macroconomics and Fixed Income Department” of Banc de Sabadell. The period I spent at Banc de Sabadell was extremely useful and interesting, as I could apply on the field my academic knowing. In fact, working side by side with experienced and high qualified economists, I learned to analyze and understand markets; to interpret everyday-life events with an economic perspective; to select and process the multitude of information provided by newspapers, Bloomberg, Reuters and brokers’ reports. I carried out both theoretical and practical analysis concerning macroeconomics and finance and, whenever needed, help was not far away.
In conclusion, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend such an experience in an organization like Banc de Sabadell and be part of it.
Fabiana Tito
Country: Brazil
Program: Msc in Competition and Market Regulation
Currently: Competition Commission (London) What was the most valuable part of your experience in the program? The master provides a very good setting to acquire the tools needed in practical antitrust and regulation applications, at the same time developing a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of competition policy and industrial organization. The MCR program benefits from the strong reputations of the UPF and UAB and from the fact that their experts are renowned academics, former senior government officials and experienced consultancy leaders. Benjamin Golez
Country: Slovenia
Program: Msc in Finance 2006
Currently: PhD, UPF GPEFM How did the master prepare you to enter a top PhD program? The MSc in Finance provided me with strong theoretical foundations on which to base my PhD research. The program benefits from excellent links with renowned institutions and frequent visits by distinguished financial researchers. Moreover, the collegial atmosphere amongst its students and the dedication of its faculty make for a vibrant intellectual community.” More Student Profiles
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